Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Youth Worker

Senior Youth Worker

Competition #60-25
About our Opportunity:
This position reports to the Program Manager of Youth Transition Supports, Directions Youth Services. This position supports youth, 16-19 years old, who are living in independent suites in The Kettle on Burrard. In collaboration with the 10K Program Supervisor, the Senior Youth Worker will encourage and support positive youth engagement opportunities through individualized service planning, weekly groups, and on-site activities. Staff work collaboratively within the team and with external service providers to provide case management support. Youth are referred to this program by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services (VACFSS).

We Value You- Benefits:

Three weeks' vacation for full-time staff entitlement increases from there
Three paid household leave days a year
Two paid Wellness Days a year Paid sick days Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
Five paid days for education leave/year One paid Moving Day/year Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable) A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months. Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year) Employee Assistance Plan Long Term Disability Plan Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension:

Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees

Work hours:

35 hours per week,Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm

Salary:

Grade 9 Step 1, or $28.81 per hour

Location

:

Directions Youth Services, Vancouver BC

Posting End Date:

Until filled
What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

Diploma in a related human / social service field 1 year related experience with emphasis on homelessness, mental health, addictions, and/or social services Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to engage in client-centered change by establishing respectful relationships and increasing client motivation for positive change and ability to observe and recognize change in clients Ability to initiate and influence case management and creatively support complex decision-making Ability to share best practices with more junior staff and lead in circumstances where required Knowledge of the systematic issues that affect low income and marginalized people and relevant community, social and health resources, and government services and systems. Knowledge of low barrier resources, harm reduction model, adolescent development, alcohol and drug use issues, mental health issues, sexually exploited youth, and street-involved activities Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and apply personal self care principles Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, maintain calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances, and adjust your approach in changing conditions Ability to work alone and also cooperatively and productively within a culturally diverse environment and maintain the highest professional standards of ethics and confidentiality Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across a range of technologies Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques Maintain current knowledge of issues, best practices, and available resources

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of criminal record check Current First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset
How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number

#60-25

in the email subject line) to hrinbox@fsgv.ca.
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the X?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish), Sel?il?witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q'u.
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About Us
When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver's youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health, or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in, safe houses, and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.